The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

St. Clears Chair Eisteddfod. SECOND ANNUAL EVENT. ANOTHER GHAND SUCCESS. A grand eisteddfod was held at St. Clears on Thursday, the J th May. Tho weather was btoken and showery ill the morning yet, in spite of these unfavourable symptoms, a largo number of excursionists arrived by the early trains from Carmarthen, Whitland, and neighbouring- stations and crowds also came in various conveyances and 011 tho celebrated Shauk's Maro from Mydrini, Llanddowror, Laugliarne, and other portions of tho surrounding district. The eisteddfod was held in a spacious pavilion pitched on the Peutre meadow, and which was capable of accommodating over a thousand people. During the course of the day the sky cleared up wonderfully and the audience continued to increase, until the seating accommodation of the pavilion was taxed to the full. A splendid programme had been arranged for n cl the occasion, and the committee in general —and the worthy secretary, the Hev J. B. Thomas in particular—are to bo congratu- lated on the splendid arrangements m ide to secure the success of the event, and on the uuusually satisfactory mannor in which the arrangements 11)(1.10 were carried out. Rev Ð. Gorllwyu AVillianis, Bethlehem, adjudicated on the literary compositions, and Mr David Thomas.-1-, Mus. Bac., Bridgend, on the music. The accompanists were Miss May Davies, L.L.C.M., Yv hitland, and Mr II, S. Jonc* (Ap Caeralaw), Carmarthen. Mr T. Ilowulls, tho Station, performed tho important duties of treasurer. Mr D. Kowlumls, schoolmaster, Bankyfelin, acted as conductor, and his genial tact and his well-known ability as a yiicovino' added much to the success of the eisteddfud; and kept the audience in good humour during the long sittings. The St. Clears eisteddfod was originally started last year for the purpose of assisting to defray the debt on the minister's house attached to Trinity Church and the success which has attended it renders it extremely likely that it will coutiuuo established as an annual event, for it is now looked forward as one of tho leading iixlures of the year in West Carmarthenshire. Apart from its excellent object, St Clears eisteddfod is woIl worth patronising and maintaining for its own sake. THE MORNING MEETING. The chair at the morning meeting was C, occupied by Mr W. Morgan Griffiths, J.P., Lime Grove, Carmarthen. The Chairman iu opening the proceedings, referred to the fact that 110 was sutiering from a bad cold, and ho was afraid that his voice would sound to them more like the croak of a crow than tho carol of a nightingalo. lie was there in fulfilment of a promise he had made !o his friend, the Rev J. B. Thomas. To all Welshmen the word" eisteddfod had a musical ring. It took them in iuiaginati.our,baek to the days when so much in the Principality depended on theso gatherings. As they know, the eisteddfod had been upheld by their fore- fathers- The old eisteddfodau wore congresses at which bands and musicians assembled to breathe forth the song and the music which inspired them. The eisteddfod had been a great factor in tho educational development of Wales. Had it not been for the promoters of t'uch gatherings, the Principality would not now havo been blessed with that educational system which she now boasted, and which gave overy poor boy in the country the right to demand to be educated at the expense of the State —gave him the opportunity of meeting the son of the peer on equal terms, and often of beating him (applause). The eisteddfod was an ancient institution. They would find records of those wnich had taken place as far back as the fourteenth century in the reign of one of tho Edwards. Degrees were conferred by the eisteddfod in those days, and competitors who had been honoured by their countrymen at such gatherings were received with honour in the halls of Princes, and were looked up to by the greatest in the land He (the chairman) was pleased to liud that the Rev J. B. Thomas had organised a gathering of that kin(I for the purpose of assisting to pay off the debt ou a building which was connected b with a religious body. He was also pleased to find that they were able to meet on a common platform the eisteddfod was a a national institution on which members of all reli,jious bodies could moot • it was Phasing to hud that thero was a common P atforin on which they could meet without In U'y way dragging in the dogmas of the >ari]°Us i'oligious creeds. The programme l sufficiently indicated tho non-political aractor of the gathering. He prosidec"l a the morning mooting—a humblo member Conservative party, who numbered ainon^at Nonconformists somo of his best He if8' AV'101U ^lu inspected very highly. jj-J. ja(rTKy ii<cd to tell them the opinions of at tho ^^omas, of Derry, who presided •if'tern concert. Presiding at tho ninri nvrQ Meeting they would have a gentle- (^f,J-Uuyd Morgan. M.l'.), alort there raald be no doubt should t j Iwvo been,lest the latter J3 Thoma i°VG1 traces, that the Rev J. two Tories aaildwie]iQcl between the hiehp^f ^10 t-'lniirmau) entertained and had 1 Im,pect for Mr ,1. Lloyd Morgau" 6 for many uumberod amongst his friends sense, Wdos^lWla"?<>); religious eisteddfod j!1 bonelltG" luuctl fl0m the remake the s„^ib,ccu tT,?ly saif'T"Lot notwhomawT°, l.° -1 «*»! rharlcjs T 1 laws' In tho reign of l.v thoso 1 ^luu had ceased to bo taught *» '1" «, "Utl ou religionhad WonI V'lll°->S i"1 Wal?s jjy the son-^s of +1 i f 111 tho Pt>0Ple at'terwards°\V 11 A century arousod hii TEC'S a groat aqrarture'll-ou, tK?a~wU<,U 0f mauy cvjjuts oi tho »zZy o tl10 •W*5* Jiteiaiy o, genera! chavacier. Tho only fat a eomT IV1 h° UOticed to that rule was 1 *1! !0 JIUa luid arranged for writers ot lovo-letters (laughter). He hope at tho competitors would all be able to make a bettor effort than that of vvoller, jut, described in the i Pickwick papers by Charles Dickons. At this gathering there was a man now probably in jjis death-bed who should not be iorgotten, as he had always taken a deep interest oil everything relating to Wales, and boastod that the bloood of Welshmen ran in his veins. He (tho chairman) did not know whether it would be in order but he would propose that that meeting pass a vote of sympathy and condolence with the family of that great, good, and wise Statesman, Mr Gladstone (applause). Death possessed no terrors for one who had lived his life • he would shake off the shackles of life and spring into a nobler life beyond the grave. Those who differed from him in polltIcs, coald not but admire the man, who had lived the life of a true Christian, and who by his presence at gatherings of that kind (eisteddfodau) had always shown his syiBpatby with tho people of tho Principality {applause)- Appended are the results of the various competitions :— Solo (for boys under 16 years of age), Bu genyf Fam a Thad (Gwilym Gwent). In Prize 3s, given by Miss Winnie James, Penygraig Promenade, ^Swansea. Seven competed. The prize was awarded to Sybert Thomas, Lammas-street, Carmar- then. Solo (for girls under 16 years of age), Can y fam i'w plentyn (R. S. Hughes). Prize 3s. Five competed, and the prize was awarded to Miss Lizzie Hodges, Francis-terrace, Carmarthen. Recitation, Portia's spcech from the Trial Scene in the Merchant of Venice ("The Quality of Mercy"). Prize 2s 6d. Thirteen competed. The winner was Miss Nicholas, Cwmfelyn-mynach, Whitland. Children's Choir, under 16 years of age (not under 30 in number, any number of adults allowed to sing tenor and bass). The following choirs competed :—Union-steet, Carmarthen (led by Mr David Williams): Pcntre United (led by Mr Joseph Williams, Mason's Arms) and Carmarthen Juveniles (led by Mr Tom Davies, Johnstown). The test piece was Come, Praise your Lord and Saviour (" Dyrchafwn lawen gan "). Tho prize, £ 2, and a silver medal to the conductor of tho successful choir, was awarded to the Carmarthen Juveniles. Love letter (original). Prize 2s Cd. There were 21 competitors the prize was awarded to Miss Evans, Llwynpiod, St. Clears. Soprano Solo, Pluck not the tender I, flower" ("Peidiwch tori' y blodaii Prizo 5s. Two competed. The prize was divided between those, viz.. Miss Bessio Davies, Llanstephan, and Miss Martha Lewis, Whitland. Duet, 0 Lovely Gwalia" (S. H. Bees). Prize 6s. Four parties competod. The winning party was Messrs Davies and Nicholas, Whitland. Special prize (given by Mr W. Morgan Griffiths) for the best impromptu speech on The Eisteddfod," limited in duration to two minutes. Thero "were three competitors. The first prize of os was awarded to Mr William Jones, Johnstown, Carmarthen and tho second of 2s to Mr Thomas Phillips, Frondeg, Llanginning. A prize of Is was also awarded to the third, viz., Mr William Evans, Plasygwyr, St. Clears. AFTERNOON MEETING. The afternoon meeting opened at 2 0{) C) p.m. under the presidency of Mr John Lloyd Morgan, M.P. The Chairman in opening the proceedings l)U the course of a lew remarks in Welsh) said that it gave him great pleasure to tako tho chair on such an occasion. Ho thought that anything like long speeches were out of place at such a meeting. The fcisteddfod had many historical associations connecting it with Carmarthenshire and Cardiganshire. In the latter county an eisteddfod Lad been hold 708 years ago; and in the town of Carmarlhon one had been hold over 400 years ago. Tho eisteddfod was an old institution and the fact that it had lived so long was a good sign that it was a very worthy institution (applause). Tho National Eisteddfod was now more alivo than ever; and thero were also largo numbors of local eisteddfodau which did much to keep up the samo spirit. In Mabou they had one of the children of the eisteddfod who had entered the House of Commons. The eisteddfod had in the past been a moans of education to th;) Welsh people, and he believed that in the future it would continue to be a means of improvement to the nation (applause). Bass Solo, The Wreck," in key D or F (S. H. Rees\ Prize, 7s 6d. There were eight competitors. The winner was D. Jeremy Rees, Carmarthen. Quartette, Y Ddwy Lily" (Gwilym Lan). Prize 8s. Only one party 'competed (John Evans, Clogyfran, and friends); and the n prize was awarded to them. Female Party (not under 12 in number), J( su lover of my soul" (Dan Prothecoo). Prize £ 2, and a silver medal to the neatest conductor not necessarily the conductor of the successful party. The competing parties were -Llanstophaii (led by Mr J. T. Jones, schoolmaster), and Carmarthen Lilios (led by Ap Caeralaw. The adjudicator said the first choir was tho better, but the second was very good, considering that the members wore nearly all vpry young. The conductor of the socond choir was the noater of the two, as he conducted without any unnecessary movements, and did not move both hands, and beat time with his foot. Llanstephan Choir, therefore, won tho zL,2 and Ap Caeralaw the silver medal. Recitation, Y Boreu Olaf." Prize 6s. There were fifteen competitors. The winner was Henry Jones, Pantglas, Llanstephan. Male Voice Party(tiot undor 20 in number) Test pieco, "Crusaders" (Dan Protheroe). Prize X-1. Tho competing choirs were Carmarthen (led by Mr William Rees, Chequer's Alley); Llanstephan (led by Mr Glanmor Williams) and Y Brythoniaid" (led by Mr William Samuel, Llanddarog. The adjudicator awarded tho prize to the second-named party. Tenor solo, "Gwlad y Canu" (John Henry). Prize os, given by Mrs T. G. James, Penygraig Promenade, Swansea. Six competod, ol whom the winner was Mr T. G. Nicholas, Whitland. Chief Choral competition, Bydd melus gotio y cyfammod (Isalaw). Prize £ 1 0, and a tine oaken chair (ruado and presented by Mr W. E-eviiull, St. Clears) to the conductor of tho successful choir. The choirs which entered wero —Vale of Cowin (led by Mr J. N. Lewis, Cowin Grove); Union street (led by Mr D. N. Jones, Joliustown); Llanstephan (led by Mr John Tucker); Pentre United (led by Mr Thomas Thomas, Pentre); Penybout (led by Mr T. Lumley); Bethlehem (led by Mr Morgan Jenkins, St. Clears). The prize was awarded by the adjudicator to the first-named, and the successful conductor was carried shoulder high through the village. CONCERT. A grand concert was held in the pavilion in the evening, at which the attendance was even greater than at the eisteddfod, as largo nnmbors of the Carmarthen public cao\e down by train and bicycle late in the day to spend their half-holiday. Mr J. H. Thomas, J.P., Derry. presided with excellent tact; and Miss May Davies and Ap Caeralaw again acted as accompanists. Each of the well-known artistes did his (or her) part so well that to particularise would be invidious. The concert was a thorough success in every sense f the word. Appended is the programme roildere(I. Pianoforte solo, "Hocollectioll of Wales," Mr II. S. Jones; song, Cwm Llewellyn," Mr T. Conwil Evans; song, "Dear Homo Land," Miss Winuio Stephens; song, "Sound an Alarm," Mr W. Trevor Evans (encored) song. By the river," Miss M. A. Morris; song, '^Long ago in Aleala," Mr T. Conwil Evans (encored) song, "Cymru Rydd," Miss Winnie Stephens (encored); song, Y ffarwd cyntaf," Mr Trevor Evans. The chairing of the successful conductor in the Chief Choral Competition was noxt proceeded with,which was carried out with great enthusiasm. Pianoforte solo, Sans Souci," Miss May Davies duett, Love and Pride," Miss Winnie Stephens and Mr T.Conwil Evans (encored); song. "Italian Song," Mr W Trevor Evans (enoored) song', The Swallows," Miss M. A. Morris (encored); song, The Warriors," Mr T. Conwil Evans; duett, Hywell andBlodwen," Miss M. A. Morris and Mr Trevor Evans (encored); quartette, Nos daY'Peroriou," Miss Winnie Stephens, Miss M. A. Morris, Mr T. Conwil Evans, and Mr W. Trevor Evans finale, God Save the Queen."

Cyniddllias ftyddfrydig Dyffryn Amman. Cynaliwyd cyfarfod blynyddol Cym- deithas Ryddfrydig Dyffryn Amman nos Wener, Ebrill 29am, yn Ysgoldy Bethel Newydd. Yn absenoldeb y'cadcirydd am y flwyddyn, etholwyd Watcyn Wyn i'r gadair, a chariwyd y gweithrediadau ym mlaen yn y drefn a ganlyn IVnderfynwyd Y. l'ud y diolchgarwch gwresocaf ,i'w gyfhvyno i'r swyddogion am y flwyddyn o'r blaen, ac yn arbenig i'r ysgrifenydd llafurus, Mr Towyn Jones. 2. Fod Mr James Rees i fod yn gadcirydd am y flwyddyn ddyfodol. 3. hod Mr John Lewis, ysgolfeistr, Amman- ford, i gael ci ethol yn drysorydd am y liwyddyn..|. Fod Mr';Towyn\fones i. 3ros yn ei swydd fel ysgrifenydd, i:ac i "gael ci gynorthwyo pan fydd angen gan Mr Thomas, ysgolfeistr, Glananian. 5. Fod rbai ychwancgiad ;u i'w gwueud yn rhestr y cymychiolwyr ar y Gymdeitbas Ganolog cr lkinvi lie yr rhai oeddynt wedi ymactoel, ac fod y pwyllgor gweithiol i aros fel yr oeddynt. 6. DarJlcnodd Mr Tuwyn Jones adroddiad Cyindeithas Ryddfrydig. Dvvyrein barth Caer- fyrddiii ) 11 nglyn a mater ycofrestriad, a phen- deriynwyd ar gynygiad Air Brynwyn Morgan, A m n 1 an i or d, ac c d i a d M r J oh 11 Le wi s, o' r u n He; Ein bod yn awgrymu i fgyfarfod nesaf y Gymdeitbas Ganolog y priodoleb i bob un rhanbarth yn y gynryehiolaeth i fyiiecl i mewn d m Registration lleol i ofalu am y eofreslriadau, &c., yn eu cylch, a'u bud yn inyned i niewn am ran Jo dal y cyfryw." y. Cynygiwyd gan Mr Watcyn Wyn, ac eiliwyd gan Mr Thomas Thomas, Led ein eydymdeimlad llwyraf i gad ci gyflwyno i Mr Gladstone yn ci afieehyd poenus presenol." S. Cynygiwyd gan Mr T. Brynwyn Morgan, ac eiliwyd gan Mr Thomas, Glananian Schools, a chefnogwyd gan Mr Towyn Jones (y tri oeddynt yn bresenol o:r Dylfrj-n yn y Cynghrair Cenedlaetbol yn Caerdydd), "Ein bed yn datgan tiit llav/enydd 1 nwyaf am y niodd dytmiii ;i darfu i'r eynrychiohvy gario y yn nglyn a'r Cynghrair Cenedlaetbol i weithicdiad, ac fod copi o'r penderfynind i'w anfon i ysgrifenydd y Cynghor." Siaradwyd hefydary mater gan Mr Thomas Thomas. 9. Cynygiwyd gan Mr Towyn Jones, ac eiliwyd gan Mr T. Thomas, Ein bod yn datgan cin cydymdeimlad a thrigolion Cuba yn ei dyoddefiad a'u hymdrech am ryddid ac annibyniaeth." 10. Pasiwyd penderyniad ar gynygiad Mr Watcyn Wyn, Ein bod yn datgan ein dymuniad am weled y gwahanol bleidiau yn yr argyfwng glofaol presenol yn dyfod i gyd-welediad buan." 1 T. Penderfynwyd ein bod yn ceiaiogan awdurdodau y South Wales Doily JYews i roddi gwell adroddiadau o gyfartbdydd cyhocddus Ammanford a Chwmaman, a lleoedd erciil)11 ei golofnau Cafwyd 1Ll o'r cyfarfodydd in wyaf dyddorol a bnvdtrydig ar ci hyd. -('>

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GWYNFE. THE^nthly meetings of the Vale of fowy Congregational Association were held at Jerusalem, Gwynfe, on Tuesday afternoon and evening, of the 30th ult., when eloquent and powerful sermons were delivered to crowded congregations. The 2 o'clock meeting was introduced by the Rev Alderman W. Davies, Llandilo, and sermons were preached by the Revs E. G. Rees Abergolecb, and John Davies, B.D., Cape! Isaac. The 6 o'clock meeting was intro- duced by the Rev T. Gwyn Thomas, Brig", Lincoln, and sermons followed by the Rev°s T. Watkin Jones, Bethel, Llandovery, and D. Richards, Myddle. The following, in addition to the above, were also in attend- ancc ;-1 he Rev W. Thomas (pastor), who has only recently recovered from a loner illness, wich Mrs Thomas Rev D. Bowcl with Mrs Bowen, Llansadwrn Rev E: Aeron Jones, Manordeilo Rev T. Thomas Llangadock; Rev J. B. Williams, Salem' Llandovery Rev W. Griffiths (missionary) Ujiji, Africa, and Dakota, America Mr D: G. Evans (lay preacher), Llangadock, and Mr D. Evans (merchant), Crescent-road, LIandilo. Mrs Rces, Brynawel, provided dinner for the ministers, and the fact recalls to our minds affectionate remembrances of the late Mrs Rees, of Brynwhith, with her wonted kindness and generosity on such occasions. Whenever any big meetings or cymanfaoedd were held in the district the hospitality of this good lady knew no bounds. She delighted in doing good, and by her large heartedness and loving disposition had endeared herself to the hearts of all who knew her, and though she has now been dead a number of years, her name is still and ever will be a household word in every family It is to be hoped that history may yet repeat itself in the present case.

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Carmarthen Borough Police court. MONDAY. —Before Mr C. W. Jones, Picton- terrace (in the chair) Mr W. Morgan Griffiths, Lime Grove and Mr T. Davies, The Quay. DEFAULTING PARENTS. James Gold, hawker, Jones' Place, was fined 2s. Gd. Thomas Davies, St. Catherine- street, a driver at the Old Plough Hotel, was fined 5s. and John Davies, tailor, ], Parade- road, was fined 5s. for neglecting to attend to the education of their children. Mr John James proved the gases and Mr T. Walters appeared for the School Board. j DRUNK. Ann Barnett was charged with being drunk and disorderly. P.C. Phillips said that 011 the previous Monday he found the defendant drunk in Nott-square at 10.30 p.m. She was using: bad language and was causing a crowd to collect. The Chairman asked the defendant if she had anything to say for herself. Defendant Yes I was drunk, or I would not be in such a place to-day. Superintendent Smith said that the defendant had been thero before in 1895. The Chairman You haven't been here for three years. Defendant It is too soon now by a lot (laughter). The Chairman [ quite agree it is too soon (laughter). Mr \V. Morgan Griffiths What is your age ? Defendant 58, sir. Mr Morgan Gritliths You ought to know better by now. The Chairman said that the defendant 1 would be lined 2s. uJ. and costs. Defendant: How much is that 1 The Clerk: Us. altogether. Defendant Will you allow me time to pay r! The Chairman said that they had stopped allowing time to pay." The money would have to be paid by four o'clock. Defendant That will do grand. I doift want half so long as that (laughter).

St, David's Diocese. THE HOUSE OF MERCY. The annual meeting of the House of Mercy, Diocese of St. David's, was held at the Guild- hall, Carmarthen, on Tuesday afternoon, the Bishop of St. Davids presiding.—-In their report the council mourned the irreparable loss of the late lion, secretary, the Rev Prebendary Pugh Evans, of Lampeter Yelfrey, who had been a member of the first committee on rescue work appointed by the diocesan conference in 1884. With his bereaved relatives a vote of condolence was passed. The past year had been a busy one. The old habitation at Lamphey was given up, and Eastmoor Park, Oystermouth, acquired, a generous oiler made by the Rev T. G. Cree having been accepted. To him the meeting tendered its most cordial thanks. That divine's help was folloVed by that of others, until the receipts reached £2,01)1). The balance of the purchase money and the cost of the necessary alteration had been met by a mortgage granted to the bishop, bearing interest at. 3 per cent. per annum. The community (of the name of Jesus) has under- taken the task of raising the money required to payoff the mortgage. Legal services had been gratuitously given by Mr A. W. Cree, who was publicly thanked for his labours. In June, 1897, there were seventeen penitents at the home. During the year eleven were admitted. Last January eighteen remained. One sure testimony of the value of the work was said to be seen in the affection which the girls retained for the home. In more than one instance a girl had returned to the home when sho felt in moral danger, or when she had been changing a situation.—The Chair- man said some £2,800 was required to cover the expenses in connection with the purchase of Eastmoor. The sum of £1,900 had been raised—more than had been anticipated. To the mother superior and sisters they owed much for undertaking the task, and to Lady Victoria Lanibton and other ladies for collect- ing. It appeared that the cost of the home had been £50 at least in excess of the annual subscriptions. He, therefore, appealed for increased support.

United Counties Hunters' Society. The aunual meeting of this society, which embraces the counties of Glamorgan, Car- marthen, Cardigan, and Pembroke, was held at the Ivy Bush Koyal Hotel, Car- marthon, on Saturday, Lieut.-Col. J. R. Howell, Pantgwyn, presiding, and proposing a vote of condelenco with the family of the lata Earl Cawdor, who had been president of that society for very many years, and a great supporter from its formation. The vote was carried with groat decorum. The present Earl Cawdor is to be invited to suecoed his father in the presidential chair. At the next show--which is to be held on Thursday, August 25th, a day before the holding of the United Counties Agricultural Show in the same place—it was decided to offer the following prizes :—Brood mares 1, £1U 2, £G. Two year old hunters 1, £20 2, £10 3, 4, if over 20 entries, £2 10s. Three year old hunters 1, £2U 2, £10; 3, £5 4, if over 20 entries, £.2 10s. Four year old hunters 1. £25 2, £15; 3, £5. Five year old hunters 1, £20; 2, 10; 3, if 15 entries, £5, Twelve stone hunter of any age 1, £202. £10. Fourteen stone hunter of any age 1, £21) 2, £10. Jumpers 1, £]0 2, Mb. —The lion, secretary (Mr Eynon Bowen, Newcastle Einlyn) reported a larger balance than last year's. The appended are to be the Committee of Management :Ex-officios, masters of foxhounds and harriers—For Carmarthenshire, Messrs G. Philipps, Cwm- gwilly R. Waters, Sarnau E. H. Morris, Brynmyrddin and Lieut-Col. W. Lewes, Llysnewdd. For Pembrokeshire, Messrs C. W. R. Stokes, Tenby Mr Owen, Haver- fordwest and R. H. Harries, Treffgarne Hail. For Cardiganshire Lieut-Col. J. R. Howell, Pantgwyn Mr J. C. Harford, Falcondale and Mr G. B. Bowen. For Glamorganshire, Hon F. Morgan, M.P., Ruperra Castle; Mr Iloberl Jones, Swansea andR. T. Bassett, Crossways. There were also changes in the Field Committee, and the future one will be Grisiuond Philipps, Mr D, H. Thomas, Mr T. Parkinson, Mr J. Francis, Mr Vincent Howell Thomas, Lieut.- Col. Lewes, and Mr It It Carver. At the previous allluallllcetillg it was agreed, after much discussion, that all horses of five years old and upwards must on entry have a certificate sent from M.H. stating that the same has been regularly hunted and fairly ridden to hounds according to his views." On the motion of Captain Webley Parry- Pryse, Noyadd Trefawr, this rule was now- rescinded, it being also resolved, on his initiative, That no horse or mare having won £.10 or over in prizes the same year as the show, bo eligible to compete in the 12st and 13st classes." This resolution was adopted in order that the professional horse owner should not swamp other breeders of this type of hunter.—On the motion of Lieut.-CoI. Lewes, it was agreed (1) that the three year olds be led and not ridden inside the ring (2) all objections will be decided by the committee, and their decision will not be subject to any appeal and (3) any exhibitor wilfully attempting to deceive the society by a wrong entry will forfeit his entrance fees as well as all prizes won by him at this show, even prizes won by horses ¡ correctly entered by him, and will not be allowed to exhibit at any future show of the society.—Major J. V. Colby's proposal to hold the show in future years a week before the Dublin Show was carried as was also a vote of thanks to the chairman, which concluded the meeting.

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Llaodilo Board of Guardians. Tho usual moe-icg was held at the Town Hall on Saturday. There were present Mr W Griffiths (chairm&n), Mr D Davies 'vice-chairman), Mrs Anne Jones, Messrs J Har .p, John Rees, John Davids. Samuel CaJlard. D Lewis, James Rees, Caleb T! otnas. Wm. William John R Jones, D Morris, Evp.n Lewid, John Tnom&e (Talley), Rev David James, Messrs John George Davies, W Rees TLomfts, D"vid Gwvnne, John Griffiths, Richard Thomas, Wm Evao, John Jones, and Henry Herbert. Q COMPLAINT AGAINST A MEDICAL (JFFICEII. Dr Lloyd a'ten^el the tir g to reply to tho compiaint which had been rvsade against Lim with regard to the treatment of b pauper. Dr Lloyd had written a reply to the complaint, in which he denied the Blateuients and asked to be allowed to appoint a deputy for the upper part of Amman Valley. Ho now ei g-fe^ted that Dr Price be his deputy, and. nfter sow, discussion, this was agreed tv, and the matter tben dropped. 1X THE HOLTSE. The return of inmates w:3:—First week. S9 corresponding we-k, 39. Second w^ek 43 corresponding week, 38. Tl.t of vagrants was • — Fust week, 7o cyrespûnd; c week, 40. Second f7fCu' 1'LCirreC'°r''l g •' 40 ■■ total increase of l4. 1 he Kevs E> James, j. I) Tnnoo "W1-;)' thcL^ighthad?t^chbd 'the n°uee *°«n* 9 OUF-RLMEF. The returns fur the ner: m district Were *}'» ;V"*•* £ i5 t0 'j01. Second v^eek, 30) P^ULCK 10"esr=' w^k. £ H 13. to DISTRICT COUNCIL. A mecting of the District Council followed. LLANFYNYDD WATER SUPPLY. S;a.i!ar^ Inspector r-ported on the water pp y a I.laufyuydij. He h d visited the place in company of 1r Uelffie D -vles-Evans, Pantglatl, and Mr II J ^lionise, Penrr02, He now recom- men-v.d that a epr.ng situat, in a field about a mile from the vil.tigg, ehouli; be utilistd, and a reservoir fixed there, with laid down from there to the village.—It was decided to rppoint a committee at the nxt meeting to deal with the matter. SANITATION AT AMMANFORD. Mr Herbert had given notice to move a resolution in connection v. '.th the drainage of Ammanford. He now eaid that the scheme he aufjgeated had been foand in practicable, and that the Council should ask Lord L ynevor to allow tha water to be turned into the fcv d.—This was agreed PROPOSED CULVER;' AT BETTWS. Mr Callard moved that a c:, I vert be made over the brock near he Plough Inn, at Bettw8 V1 f bacsed np resolution with a petition Tom the inhabitan; and a letter from e aneh Council.—It was •:cided to obtain the Surveyor a report. WATER RATE FOR CWMAMMAX. The Clerk asked that a Wh,r rate of Id in the £ should be made for Cwmami^an and Brynamman for the coming haL year. B- explained that the rate was znnv nearly paying r the works, but it would nr be wise o reduce the rate yet. Next half-year the Council would irobably be able to leduce it to 8d in tho £ .—'i he rate of 9J wati parked, and the meeting then terminated.

PONTYBEBEM. THE Pontyberem Band is making splendid progress since they have had their now instruments. At tho Tumble eoutest, the adjudicator, Mr Albert Whipp, Mus. Bae., Oldham, highly complimented them upon their performance, and in his notes which appear in the current issue of the Brass Band News says, This band has a splendid tono, the best Welsh band I have over had the pleasure of adjudicating." They were awarded first prize on the selection and second on the march. Thoy are now in for the Burry Port contest ou Whit-Monday.